Power of three

Recovery is not about lying in a puddle of sweat at the end of your ride. Nor does preparing for your next ride mean carb-loading on cake. Recovery and training off the bike are essential for maximising your performance on it – and there are things you can do at home to help.

But what kit to buy? The good news is that you don’t have to spend a fortune. Sports scientist Andy Blow knows a thing or two about recovery and